The Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024 auction will take place on October 6 in Kathmandu. The event will begin at 2:00 PM (NST) at the Soaltee Hotel. Each franchise can sign up to 10 players during the auction, and they must select players from all three categories.
Event Details:
- Date: October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- Time: 2:00 PM (NST)
- Location: Soaltee Hotel, Kathmandu
The NPL Preparation Committee has shortlisted 42 players for the auction. The players are divided into three categories:
- Category A: 27 players
- Category B: 38 players
- Category C: 77 players
Bidding Details:
- Category A: Starting bid is 10 lakhs, with a maximum of 15 lakhs. If bids reach the cap, a lucky draw will decide the final winner.
- Category B: Starting bid is 5 lakhs, with a maximum of 10 lakhs. A lucky draw will be used if bids reach the maximum.
- Category C: Starting bid is 2 lakhs, with a maximum of 5 lakhs. A lucky draw will also apply if bids reach the cap.
Team Budget:
Each team has a budget of 90 lakhs NPR to spend at the auction.
This auction will be crucial for teams to build their squads for the 2024 season of the Nepal Premier League.